by Mark Skok  Escondido is a community with a wonderful living environment. And, it’s a city hampered by values inconsistent with a high quality of life. These were the twin perspectives expressed by panelists at the inaugural Working Families Summit. The two-hour event, attended by more than 50 participants, was held Saturday, September 24 at [...]

EDC is prominently mentioned in a June 12 North County Times story about efforts by a community coalition to allow citizen input into a proposed change in the Escondido city charter. The front-page story mentions concerns that a change from a general law city to a charter city is being rushed, with minimal opportunity for [...]

The 2011 State Convention of the California Democratic Party has concluded in Sacramento. Get details on the convention schedule, news coverage, and photos and a personal report from EDC’s Rick Bova on our 2011 State Party Convention page.

Members voted to conditionally approve the EDC 2011 Annual Plan prepared by the Club executive board and presented by President Paul McNamara at the January 8, 2011 meeting. However, the process is not complete. Member comment on the plan is encouraged. Read the plan and send comments to President@EscondidoDems.org Discussion of comments and a vote [...]

EDC President Paul ‘Mac’ McNamara has unseated the chair of the Palomar College Board of Trustees, Michele Nelson. McNamara received 67,766 votes or 39 percent; incumbent Mark Evilsizer received 60,527 or 35 percent, and Nelson received 45,690 or 26 percent in competition for two open seats. Read coverage in North County Times.

The student newspaper at Palomar College, The Telescope, has endorsed EDC President Paul ‘Mac’ McNamara for the College’s Board of Trustees. The editorial says that in the election, where McNamara faces two incumbents, “there is only one viable option… Unlike his competition, McNamara understands the problems on campus. Palomar needs a trustee like him.” Read [...]

Thank you for voting! See the full list of EDC endorsements and ratings for the Fall 2010 election after the jump… Warning! Don’t be fooled by the fake ‘Democratic Voter Guide’ mailer. Get details.

EDC member and Vice President for Membership Jason Everitt has been endorsed for Escondido City Council by San Diego CityBeat. CityBeat writes that is does not usually weigh in on races outside of San Diego, but “we couldn’t keep out of Escondido.” The editors target incumbent Council member Marie Waldron, who is seeking re-election, for [...]